Tech Lead, Software QA Excellence

**Who we are is what we do.**

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

**Why should you be part of our success story?**

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies - breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list - all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

**Summary**

The QA Tech Lead will play a vital role in ensuring the high quality and reliability of our software products. Reporting to the Director of Software Quality, you will be an expert in specific areas of software quality, such as test case planning, QA Automation, or other specialized domains. You will work closely with individual QA engineers and Developers spread across various Engineering teams, collaborating with them to define and improve QA-reared processes and tools, while they work directly for their respective product teams. Your expertise and leadership will be critical in guiding and supporting the QA engineers to achieve quality objectives and deliver exceptional software products.

**Responsibilities**
- Partner with the Director of Software Quality to develop and implement quality strategies and best practices.
- Mentor, and support QA engineers in a matrixed team environment.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of comprehensive test strategies and plans.
- Review and provide feedback on test cases, scripts, and automation code to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality considerations throughout the development lifecycle.
- Identify and implement improvements to testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
- Train QA engineers on industry best practices, emerging trends, and new tools.
- Stay current with software quality trends and share knowledge with the team.
- Act as a key resource for QA engineers, resolving issues and fostering a supportive team environment.
- Collaborate to define and monitor KPIs for software quality, driving continuous improvement.

**Qualifications**
- ** 5+ years of experience (minimum) in software quality assurance**
- ** Proven expertise in Playwright, Typescript & Github**
- Bonus points if you have experience with Jira and AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor, Gemini, etc)
- ** A successful track record as a Mentor, providing guidance and support to QA engineers.**
- Solid grasp of SDLC, Agile, and QA processes.
- Excellent, detail-oriented analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and passionate about staying current with QA advancements.

**Total Rewards**

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

**Some things you’ll enjoy**
- Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
- Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
- The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
- Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a div